1. Hamlet Act III

2. 1. Visage (viz-ij): (n.) the appearance of a person. Synonyms ◦ aspect ◦ expression Antonyms ◦ ??????? He intends to be at his best and accordingly sets his most dignified visage.

3. 2. consummation: (n.) the completion or ultimate end. Synonyms ◦ wrap ◦ finish Antonyms ◦ failure He was present when the universe was unfolded and will be around at its final consummation.

4. 3. orisons: (n.) prayers. Synonyms ◦ requests ◦ plea Antonyms ◦ reply ◦ answer The child recited a quick orison, wishing that he would do well on his test.

5. 4. paradox: (n.) a statement that is seemingly contradictory but true. Synonyms ◦ puzzle ◦ mystery Antonyms ◦ ease An example of a paradox: “Less is more.”

6. 5. calumny: (n.) false accusation; false charges. Synonyms ◦ slander ◦ lie Antonyms ◦ truth They would see to it that every suspicious whisper and outright calumny would be repeated in print.

7. 6. temperance: (n.) moderate in action. Synonyms ◦ constraint ◦ control Antonyms ◦ excess ◦ wildness The man's temperance kept him from yelling at his crying baby.

8. 7. buffets: (n.) blows of force or striking with the hand. Synonyms ◦ strike ◦ pound Antonyms ◦ protect The heavyweight champion delivered a buffet to his rival, putting an end to the fight.

9. 8. purging: (v.) to clear of guilt; to free or cleanse. Synonyms ◦ remove ◦ dismiss Antonyms ◦ maintain ◦ keep I'm going to purge myself from all junk food.

10. 9. bulwark: (n.) a strong support or structure for defense. Synonyms ◦ barrier ◦ fortress Antonyms ◦ weak point During the collision the water tight doors and bulwark did their jobs and although there was some light flooding the ship did not sink.

11. 10. mandate: (n.) an authoritative command or order. Synonyms ◦ dictate ◦ instruction Antonyms ◦ denial ◦ veto The mandate of the school principal was to inform all the students of all the schools rules and regulations as soon as the term began.